• Horiver – the most effective sticky trap for mass trapping

  October 11, 2018

  Blue sticky traps are one of the most important tools commonly used for monitoring and controlling adult thrips. While most greenhouse growers know of their [...] that the thrips are most attracted to. Horiver offers top quality Horiver sticky traps are consistently recognized among growers for their excellent quality [...] the crop grows, move the traps higher. For monitoring purposes, it is recommended to use 10 traps per hectare. For mass trapping, use 1000 traps per hectare

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  hope for a positive change in agricultural practices. Through this collective effort, we can keep the soil alive and safeguard its biodiversity for the [...] these two vital elements in sustaining life on Earth. Both soil and water stand as indispensable foundations for food production, thriving ecosystems, and [...] roles, we must take proactive measures to safeguard these precious resources for the benefit of future generations. Soil and water constitute the medium in

• Koppert Kenya partners with Karura Forest for biological control in the urban forest

  October 11, 2018

  order for Kenya to achieve 10% forest cover by 2030 as required by the United Nations. This is important because forests are key to supporting life on earth [...] Koppert Kenya partners with Karura Forest for biological control in the urban forest Koppert Kenya has collaborated with Karura Forest in ongoing trials [...] tissues. Root and butt rot caused by a species of Armillaria is one of the most serious diseases of fruit and forest trees. These harmful pathogens cause

• Integrated Pest Management

  close inspection of plants for signs of pests and diseases. This practice proves invaluable for early issue identification and prompt action. By employing insect [...] adapts to changing conditions and new information. Integrated Pest Management in agriculture Integrated Pest Management in agriculture is crucial for sustainable [...] soil health In agriculture, crop rotation disrupts the life cycle of pests and can reduce the need for chemical pesticides. Additionally, maintaining healthy

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests, diseases. This practice proves invaluable for early issue identification and prompt action. By employing [...] pheromones, growers can promptly detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects [...] detection. Identifying pests and diseases early allows for targeted control measures, reducing the need for excessive pesticide use. This not only reduces costs

• Aphids

  solutions for aphids, professional growers can achieve consistent pest management, maintain crop quality, yield and sustainability. Solutions for aphid control [...] plants for early signs of aphids, such as curled leaves, distorted growth, or the presence of the insects themselves. Early detection enables prompt action [...] Biological control of aphids Aphids are among the most harmful pests in greenhouse and field crops, causing plant stress, virus transmission and yield

• Cotton bollworm

  development, the caterpillars damage most fruits by mining. All fruits can be damaged, although the preference is for smaller specimens. The fruits stop [...] armigera ) occurs in the tropics and sub-tropics of all continents except for North America. Larvae of the cotton bollworm ( Helicoverpa armigera ) are [...] drop off. In legumes, flowers are attacked, and seed pods may be pierced. Life cycle and appearance of Cotton bollworm Eggs are deposited individually on

• Potato/tomato psyllid

  potatoes Indirect damage causes the most harm, since the consequences are wide-ranging and there are no ‘solutions’ or ‘cures’ for the problems caused. Psyllids [...] which initially affected potatoes and in recent years has become a problem for other Solanaceae crops such as tomatoes, peppers, aubergines, and tobacco [...] psyllid was considered a minor pest until it was found to be responsible for serious crop damage, both directly and indirectly, the latter causing the

• Angular leaf spot

  viscous bacterial exudate forms on the underside of the leaf. This exudate changes to a white film when it dries. Lesions may merge as they grow and later [...] first reddish brown and then become necrotic. The foliar symptoms are the most important, but also all types of vascular tissue of the crown can be infected [...] infected, creating a look similar to that of a Phytophthora fragariae infection. Life cycle and appearance of Angular leaf spot Xanthomonas fragariae overwinters

• Diamond back moth

  and will, in most cases, die. On rapeseed, larvae also feed on flower buds, flowers and young seed pods, causing loss of pods and seeds. Life cycle and [...] present wherever its cruciferous hosts exist and it is considered to be the most universally distributed lepidopteran species. It is highly migratory and [...] Throughout their development, larvae remain quite small and active. Except for the first instar, which mines in the leaf tissue, the larvae are voracious